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gachar001		#1 Posted : 19 May 2009 00:35:45(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 29/04/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,391 Location: Chennai		Hello, M* recommends that the wheel bearings for all new wagons and cars be oiled before use. What is the best way to oil them? I used the nozzle of my oil bottle to do this but too much oil gets there and creates a mess on the tracks. I have been running my newer ones without oil. Can I use a syringe with a needle? What do you use? Thanks
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hemau		#2 Posted : 19 May 2009 00:48:02(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 09/01/2007(UTC) Posts: 589 Location: The Netherlands		I indeed use a syringe with a needle. Just a drop on any bearing. Oiling is certainly useful. See other threads about axles wearing through the plastic bushings in a year. Regards, Henk
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dntower85		#3 Posted : 19 May 2009 00:48:34(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 08/01/2006(UTC) Posts: 2,218 Location: Shady Shores, TX - USA		the oil I use, Labelle 107, has a syringe like applicator built in.
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perz		#4 Posted : 19 May 2009 01:46:08(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 12/01/2002(UTC) Posts: 2,578 Location: Sweden		I usually catch a drop of oil on a needle or a small screwdriver, and then applies it with that.
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ozzman		#5 Posted : 19 May 2009 02:15:36(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 23/11/2007(UTC) Posts: 1,828 Location: Sydney, Australia		I use Fleischmann oil and the bottle comes with a needle applicator. You can easily make a needle applicator by taking a wine bottle cork (after first emptying the bottle into a wine glass) and sticking a sewing needle into the cork, sharp point first. When you dip the other end into the oil the eye will pick up a little oil. An applicator like that can also be used for applying very small amounts of adhesive.
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Ross		#6 Posted : 19 May 2009 02:18:16(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 25/09/2006(UTC) Posts: 945 Location: Sydney, NSW		Hi Gautham, In my Tips section I wrote this article on lubrication Rolling Stock Lubrication I hope it is of some help. Quote: Originally posted by gachar001[/i] <br />Hello, M* recommends that the wheel bearings for all new wagons and cars be oiled before use. What is the best way to oil them? I used the nozzle of my oil bottle to do this but too much oil gets there and creates a mess on the tracks. I have been running my newer ones without oil. Can I use a syringe with a needle? What do you use? Thanks Edited by user 03 January 2025 04:13:58(UTC)  | Reason: Link corrected 03-01-2025
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soren36		#7 Posted : 19 May 2009 05:34:09(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 25/03/2006(UTC) Posts: 858 Location: Connecticut, USA		Gautham - Radio Shack has needle oilers that I find perfect for my models. You can put a tiny drop virtually anywhere.
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sudibarba		#8 Posted : 19 May 2009 05:36:50(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 28/07/2006(UTC) Posts: 880 Location: Augusta, GA USA		The Hag oil comes with a long metal needle on it. I also have syringes with blunt tips I can use. Eric
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kimballthurlow		#9 Posted : 19 May 2009 11:42:47(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 18/03/2007(UTC) Posts: 6,763 Location: Brisbane, Australia		Excellent tips. regards Kimball
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steventrain		#10 Posted : 19 May 2009 16:42:46(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 21/10/2004(UTC) Posts: 31,686 Location: United Kingdom		I drop very small on wheels bearing use the Oil 'pen'.
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gachar001		#11 Posted : 19 May 2009 18:45:38(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 29/04/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,391 Location: Chennai		Thanks everyone for your tips. I was reminded of oiling the bearings after I saw the posts where the axels were wearing through the bushes.
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Caplin		#12 Posted : 19 May 2009 23:53:04(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 23/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 2,497 Location: Denmark		Home made, very cheap - most efficient tool to control the amount of oil.
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hemau		#13 Posted : 20 May 2009 23:11:41(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 09/01/2007(UTC) Posts: 589 Location: The Netherlands		Benny, your oil dropplet is still to thick that it does not reach the wheel flanges. But the pictures are great Regards, Henk
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Caplin		#14 Posted : 21 May 2009 01:49:54(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 23/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 2,497 Location: Denmark		Thanks Henk. The tool shown works splendid for me. I never get oil on the wheel flanges nor do I get excessive oil, but the controlled amount of oil goes direct onto the axle ends and bushes as I take advantage of the slight side movement of the axle when applying the oil. Just enough room. The problem with various syringes I find is that you easily come to apply maybe 2 drops or more instead of only the 1 intended. Ozzmans suggestion is very good, it goes along the same line as mine I think
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DaleSchultz		#15 Posted : 21 May 2009 03:17:26(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 10/02/2006(UTC) Posts: 3,997		I just use a bit of wire and dip it in the oil
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